Quick Fondant
20m prep 0s cook 35m ready
A quick, uncooked fondant that is easy to make and shape. It has a clay-like texture and can be flavored or colored. Optionally dip in chocolate for a finished treat.
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Ingredients
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- (Any flavoring for Fondant, above)
- ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 pound high-quality semisweet, bittersweet, milk, or white chocolate
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Step 1.
Add to a large bowl: 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened; ¾ teaspoon vanilla; ¼ teaspoon salt; (Any flavoring for Fondant, above)
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Step 2.
Beat until smooth. Add very slowly and beat until very light: ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
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Step 3.
Add cup by cup: 5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
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Step 4.
Dust a work surface with: 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
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Step 5.
Turn the fondant out onto the work surface and work in the sugar. Shape it into 1-inch balls. Raisins, nuts, or bits of candied fruit may be used as centers, if desired. At this point, you may temper: 1 pound high-quality semisweet, bittersweet, milk, or white chocolate
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Step 6.
Dip the fondant into the chocolate, allow any excess to drip off, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set the chocolate.
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